In this episode, I sit down with therapist and mama Mel Richmond, MA, LLC to talk about what it really looks like to rediscover yourself after becoming a mother. From navigating late-onset postpartum depression to rebuilding identity, Mel shares her personal journey and the lessons that shaped her work supporting other women.

We talk about the pressure to “have it all together,” intrusive thoughts, and how to move through overwhelm with more compassion and awareness. Plus, practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself and discover your values to help you stay grounded without losing who you are in the process.

In this episode, we talk about:

🩷 Identity shifts in motherhood

🩷 Late-onset postpartum depression

🩷 Navigating intrusive thoughts without shame

🩷 Regulating overwhelm in real time

🩷 Discovering or refreshing with your core values

This episode is your reminder ➡️ you still belong to yourself.